02047cam a22003253u 4500 27165 UtSlPG 20260610133624.0 m cr n 260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG zh iso639-1 DS Zhang, Dai, 1597-1679 西湖夢尋 Xi Hu Meng Xun Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2008 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2008-11-05 Produced by Zhu-Xuan Fei "西湖夢尋" by Dai Zhang is a historical account likely written in the late 17th century. The work reflects on the beauty and significance of West Lake in Hangzhou, particularly through the lens of the author's personal memories and experiences, interspersed with poetic reflections from various famous poets. The narrative seems to anchor itself in nostalgia and cultural heritage surrounding this iconic location. At the start of the book, the author expresses a deep yearning for West Lake after being away for twenty-eight years. He reminisces about the lake's beauty and the significant sites that once thrived around it, lamenting their decay and the toll of time. Through his reflections, the author draws a comparison between his dreams of West Lake, which remain pristine and evocative, and the stark reality he encounters during his visits, which reveal a transformed and deteriorated landscape. This sets the stage for a series of essays or vignettes that will explore the area's history, poetic legacy, and the author's intimate connection to it. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified West Lake (China) -- Description and travel West Lake (China) -- History https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27165 68074 68074